Virginia Vii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Virginia vii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 31.442 N,35 46.172 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.524033
  • Longitude: 35.769533
Wreck Depth 11 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VIRGINIA VII
Type container ship
Flag HN
Length 77.7 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 4.9
Orientation 19
Tonnage 1295
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 15, 1992
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH400/400/01 27.8.92 SUNK IN ABOUT 12MTRS ALONGSIDE NO.12 QUAY, NEW PORT, LATTAKIA. (LL, 19.8.92). NCA. HH400/400/01 2.11.92 LIES IN 353122N, 354606E, ORIENTATED 019/199DEGS. (HAMBURG NM (46)709/42/92). NCA. HH400/400/01 10.3.93 CONTAINERS ONBOARD HAVE BEEN RECOVERED. VESSEL REMAINS UNDERWATER AND HARBOUR AUTHORITY HAS INVITED TENDERS TO REFLOAT HER BUT NO OFFERS YET. HAS BEEN ABANDONED BY OWNERS. (LL, 26.2.93). NCA. HH400/400/01 9.2.94 NOT YET REFLOATED. (LL, 18.1.94) 17.2.95 STILL LIES WITH NO ATTEMPT AT REFLOATING. (LL, 20.5.94) HH400/400/02 13.1.97 ST SHOWN IN 353123N, 354608E [WGD] ON US 56048 [2ND EDN, AUG'96, SCALE 1:12,500]. INS AS STPA, 357 DEG, 4.9C FROM EL BURJ LT OR 353120N, 354603E [UND] APPROX. - NM 505/97. HH400/400/02 5.10.98 CORRECT POSN OF WK IS 300MTRS FROM SW CORNER OF NO 10 BERTH, EXTENDING APPROX 80MTRS NE ALONG THE BERTH AND 20MTRS OUT. (HMS MARLBOROUGH, LTR DTD 20.9.98). PLOTS IN 353124N, 354607E [UND]. BR STD. 1.2.99 ST IN 3531.410N, 3546.155E [UND]. (FRENCH NM 28/42/98). NC 1579. SEP 2010/000098402 22.6.10 NOT SIGHTED DURING 2010 ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHEN IN BERTHED TO NORTH. THERE WERE ALSO OTHER VESSELS SOUTH OF BERTH 12, WITH AN APPROX DRAFT OF 7.8MTRS. (MV CLASSICA, HN DTD 13.6.10). NCA. SEP 2017/000231471 29.08.17 SHOWN AS ST WK IN 3531.410N, 3546.155E [WGD]. (FRENCH NM 35/116/17). AMEND TO DW, PA IN 3531.45N, 3546.17E [WGD].
Last Amended Date Oct 2, 2017

Circumstances of loss

EX-CLOTILDE DEL MAR '92. BUILT IN 1974 BY MARITIMA DEL MUSEL SA, GIJON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DITTO SHIPPING CO LTD. CAPSIZED AND SANK WHILE ALONGSIDE. LEFT 'AS LIES'. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the VIRGINIA VII wreck located?

The VIRGINIA VII wreck is located at coordinates 35 31.442 N,35 46.172 E.

How deep is the VIRGINIA VII and where exactly is it located?

The VIRGINIA VII lies at a depth of about 11 meters and is located at coordinates 35 31.442 N,35 46.172 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VIRGINIA VII?

The seabed around the VIRGINIA VII lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the VIRGINIA VII sink?

The VIRGINIA VII sank on Aug 15, 1992.

When was the wreck of the VIRGINIA VII discovered?

The wreck of the VIRGINIA VII was discovered in 1992.

What country did the VIRGINIA VII belong to?

The VIRGINIA VII belonged to HN.

What cargo was the VIRGINIA VII carrying?

The VIRGINIA VII was carrying containers.

What was the tonnage of the VIRGINIA VII?

The VIRGINIA VII had a tonnage of 1295 tons.

What type of wreck is the VIRGINIA VII?

The VIRGINIA VII is classified as a container ship.

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